Kong Inc.
Kong Inc.
201 – 500 Employees
APIConsultingLogistics
Kong Inc. develops API infrastructure for organizations building and operating digital services. Its platform brings together API management, AI integration, and developer productivity tools, including Kong Gateway and Kong Konnect, to help teams manage the full API lifecycle across multi-cloud environments. The company focuses on performance, security, and operational flexibility, with integrations, plugins, and community resources that support developers working across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and logistics.

Strategic Account Executive, London (Hybrid)

Lead enterprise sales of Kong’s API and AI connectivity platform to global customers. Manage the sales pipeline, quota, and customer relationships.

Description

  • Sell Kong’s Enterprise Platform to enterprise customers
  • Achieve individual quota and performance objectives
  • Manage a portfolio of accounts, documenting buying criteria and sales processes
  • Select appropriate sales approaches and engagement patterns
  • Maintain an evidence-based, accurate pipeline
  • Guide leads through to close
  • Lead accounts and provide direction before and after the sale
  • Contribute to win-loss reviews
  • Travel to customer sites as needed (30%–50%)
  • Take on other tasks assigned by the manager

Requirements

  • Sales experience, preferably including open-source products
  • At least 10 years of experience selling enterprise software
  • Experience with open-source, API, or infrastructure software is an advantage
  • Ability to draw on established relationships and effective sales methods
  • Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing abilities
  • Self-motivated, driven, and focused on results
  • Experience in fast-growing startups is an advantage
  • Must be able to work in the country where the role is based; sponsorship requirements are covered in the application

Benefits

  • Travel to customer sites as needed (30%–50%)

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